TxDOT wants help in identifying the Valley’s biggest border bottlenecks
The agency is updating its long-range Texas-Mexico transportation plan as trade volumes, freight traffic, and cross-border mobility demands continue to... Read more »
Infrastructure
Cameron County gets $1.2M for flood warning system
The county plans to expand its flood monitoring network with 18 stations designed to improve real-time tracking and emergency response... Read more »
Severe thunderstorms knock out power to 45,000 across Valley as microburst damages homes, infrastructure
National Weather Service says 65-80 mph winds injured three people and caused damage from Harlingen to Laureles as officials urge... Read more »
Harlingen touts big drainage investment, retail sales bump, and a new boutique hotel at ‘State of the City’
City leaders highlighted downtown redevelopment plans, a growing industrial pipeline, and major flood mitigation projects aimed at reshaping long-term growth.... Read more »
Gateway International Bridge breaks ground on $300M expansion — the first major overhaul in decades
The project will double inspection capacity, replace aging infrastructure dating back decades, and reshape one of the Valley’s busiest international... Read more »
Matamoros escalates fight to avoid being cut out of Mexico’s $2.7B trade corridor
Business organizations say the proposal has evolved beyond one highway connection into a broader strategy tied to trade and investment.... Read more »
South Texas business leader reappointed to lead Hidalgo County transportation authority
Robert L. Lozano will continue overseeing the agency that plans and finances major roadway projects across Hidalgo County.... Read more »
AEP Texas secures approval for North McAllen substation despite pushback — but it’s temporary
McAllen approved a temporary AEP Texas substation to improve grid reliability, despite months of neighborhood opposition.... Read more »
Internet giants oppose Pharr’s new law on fiber infrastructure
AT&T and Spectrum warn the proposal could violate state law and limit competition, while developers and regional business groups weigh... Read more »
Elsa lands second internet provider, expands free Wi-Fi access
The city partnered with VTX1 Internet on a wireless network expected to launch this summer, with service reaching parks and... Read more »
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